Business Details
Award-Winning Garden Design Services in East Sussex
We are an award-winning garden design consultancy with over two decades of experience creating beautiful, sustainable spaces that connect people with nature. Based in East Sussex, our work spans from compact city courtyards to large country estates and community gardens, including partnerships with organisations like the National Trust. Our founder, Kristina Clode, holds a Masters in Garden History and is a fully registered member of the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers, combining academic rigour with practical expertise.We prioritise biodiversity and environmental harmony in every project, informed by Kristina's extensive horticultural knowledge and volunteer work at Great Dixter. Our accolades include the prestigious SGLD Judges Award, and we regularly contribute to leading publications and media platforms such as BBC Gardeners World. We offer tailored services including full garden redesigns, stand-alone consultations, and specialist garden history research, ensuring each client receives thoughtful, bespoke solutions.
Services
Full Garden Design
Stand-alone Consultations
Garden History Research
Project Monitoring
Sustainable Planting Schemes
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in garden design and horticulture.
- Our founder is a certified member of the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers.
- We hold a Masters in Garden History for informed, heritage-sensitive designs.
- Our projects partner with organisations like the National Trust for historic accuracy.
- We prioritise biodiversity and environmental sustainability in every scheme.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden & Landscape Designers (SGLD)
What people say
Lovely flowers opening anew
Pleased with how the garden has progressed
Services
Full Garden Design
We create tailored garden designs from concept to planting, working closely with clients to ensure spaces reflect their style and needs. Our process includes initial consultations, detailed layouts, and plant selection. We collaborate with trusted landscapers and provide project monitoring to ensure seamless implementation across East Sussex and beyond.
Stand-alone Consultations
Our expert consultations offer fresh ideas for enhancing existing gardens or solving challenging spaces. For 1200, Kristina provides a three-hour in-person visit and written summary, with travel charges applying beyond 45 minutes from our Brede studio. This service delivers practical solutions for garden improvements without full redesigns.
Garden History Service
As a qualified garden historian, we research garden heritage and recreate period-inspired designs. Services include historic style analysis, archive research, and tailored reports. Fees vary by project scope, with half-day or full-day rates for research, plus additional costs for travel and document reproduction, ensuring accurate historical context for conservation projects.
Project Monitoring
We oversee the execution of our garden designs through trusted landscapers, ensuring adherence to plans and quality standards. This service includes regular site visits and coordination to address challenges during construction, guaranteeing the final garden aligns with the original vision while maintaining ecological and aesthetic integrity.
Sustainable Planting
Our planting designs prioritise biodiversity, supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. We select plants suited to site conditions to reduce maintenance needs while creating visually striking, functional spaces. This approach ensures gardens thrive naturally, enhancing environmental resilience and providing year-round interest through carefully curated plant palettes.
People
Kristina Clode
Garden Designer
Kristina Clode is an award-winning garden designer with over 20 years of horticultural expertise. A member of the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers, she holds a Masters in Garden History and has partnered with the National Trust. Her work focuses on sustainable, biodiversity-rich designs informed by her volunteer experience at Great Dixter.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design projects?
We work across East and West Sussex, Kent, London, and the Home Counties, with larger projects considered nationally.
Do you offer one-time garden consultations?
Yes, our stand-alone consultation service includes a three-hour visit and written summary for £1200, with travel charges applying beyond 45 minutes.
Can you recreate historic gardens?
Yes, we specialise in historic garden research and recreation, partnering with organisations like the National Trust for period-accurate designs.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We prioritise biodiversity, pollinator-friendly plants, and locally adapted species to create low-maintenance, environmentally conscious gardens that enhance ecosystems.
What qualifications do you hold?
Kristina is a certified member of the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers and holds a Masters in Garden History.
